AMERICA STREET, SE1 0NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 0NJ

AMERICA STREET, SE1 0NJ, Southwark has recorded a total of 323 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 49.18 per 1,000 population. This SE1 0NJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE1 postcode area, which has experienced 2055 crimes and a crime rate of 27.77 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE1 0NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 0NJ, encompassing approximately 6568 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 0NJ area, explore the SE1 0NJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (112) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Other theft: (60) incidents (172.73% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-24.53% decrease)

SE1 0NJ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Borough High Street with total crimes: 61
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 33
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 31

AMERICA STREET, SE1 0NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11249.1855.56%
Other theft6017.05172.73%
Anti-social behaviour409.14-24.53%
Violence and sexual offences216.0950.00%
Burglary183.2050.00%
Bicycle theft162.74300.00%
Criminal damage and arson162.44433.33%
Shoplifting152.44150.00%
Public order112.28120.00%
Robbery61.67-75.00%
Vehicle crime40.910.00%
Drugs30.610.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7233.503500.00%
Anti-social behaviour5310.960.00%
Robbery248.070.00%
Other theft223.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.351300.00%
Burglary122.130.00%
Shoplifting61.830.00%
Public order50.91400.00%
Bicycle theft40.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.610.00%
Drugs30.460.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.610.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.15-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.07-83.33%
Other theft20.46-97.33%
Public order10.30-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.15-92.31%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 173 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person17358.4717200.00%
Other theft7526.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour3411.420.00%
Shoplifting285.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences184.26500.00%
Robbery152.740.00%
Burglary142.280.00%
Bicycle theft132.130.00%
Public order71.980.00%
Drugs41.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.610.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.15-97.56%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7946.28-10.23%
Theft from the person7212.03-13.25%
Anti-social behaviour4110.96-8.89%
Violence and sexual offences406.24-14.89%
Burglary196.0946.15%
Robbery142.89-6.67%
Public order82.13-20.00%
Bicycle theft81.22300.00%
Shoplifting71.22-50.00%
Drugs61.07-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.91-14.29%
Vehicle crime30.91200.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8850.70-16.98%
Theft from the person8313.40-14.43%
Violence and sexual offences4712.6438.24%
Anti-social behaviour457.1673.08%
Robbery156.8515.38%
Shoplifting142.280.00%
Burglary132.1318.18%
Public order101.9825.00%
Drugs71.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.0716.67%
Bicycle theft21.07-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-80.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10650.85-9.40%
Theft from the person9716.1440.58%
Violence and sexual offences3414.77-2.86%
Anti-social behaviour265.18-44.68%
Shoplifting143.96-12.50%
Robbery132.13-7.14%
Burglary111.9857.14%
Public order81.6733.33%
Drugs71.2216.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.070.00%
Bicycle theft60.91-40.00%
Vehicle crime50.91150.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11751.000.00%
Theft from the person6917.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour4710.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences357.160.00%
Shoplifting165.330.00%
Robbery142.440.00%
Bicycle theft102.130.00%
Burglary71.520.00%
Drugs61.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.910.00%
Public order60.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20244
May 20241
April 202413
January 20248
December 20232
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20243
April 20241
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 549 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 68.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202422
May 20242
April 202475
January 202479
December 202388
November 2023106
October 2023117

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202414
July 20241
May 20243
April 202418
March 20243
January 202440
December 202347
November 202334
October 202335

A total of 287 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202453
April 202434
February 20241
January 202441
December 202345
November 202326
October 202347

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 681 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 75.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 173 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024112
August 202472
July 20242
April 2024173
March 20241
January 202472
December 202383
November 202397
October 202369

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20247
January 20248
December 202310
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 94 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
April 202414
January 202419
December 202313
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 101 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202424
April 202415
January 202414
December 202315
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
April 202428
January 20247
December 202314
November 202314
October 202316

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 0NJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Borough High Street
    Total61
    Theft from the person39
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total33
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft11
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total31
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting9
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bedale Street
    Total13
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 8. Rochester Walk
    Total8
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Collinson Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 10. Southwark Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Great Guildford Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
  • 12. Lant Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Winchester Walk
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cathedral Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 15. Pocock Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Tennis Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mermaid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 19. A3200
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Bear Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Holland Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 22. Gatehouse Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Bank End
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 24. Clink Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 25. Sudrey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. A300
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Ayres Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Doyce Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Trundle Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Sturge Street
    Total2
    Burglary2